Helena Vila-Reyes

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Helena Vila-Reyes is a urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) for bladder cancer. Her most-cited paper, “Robotic radical cystectomy” (2019), synthesizes evidence from retrospective and prospective studies to demonstrate that RARC offers a safe, less morbid alternative to traditional open surgery, achieving non-inferior oncologic outcomes in the mid-term. This contribution is pivotal in a field where radical cystectomy is among the most complex and high-morbidity procedures in urology. By systematically evaluating perioperative and functional outcomes, Vila-Reyes has helped establish robotic approaches as a viable standard, reducing recovery times and complications for patients. Her work, with over 7 citations on this key paper alone, reflects a growing acceptance of robotic techniques in major oncologic surgery. For students and researchers, Vila-Reyes exemplifies how rigorous comparative effectiveness research can translate into tangible improvements in surgical care, bridging innovation with patient-centered outcomes in urologic oncology.